UAS Operator 3 – Deployed

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Operate unmanned aircraft systems while adhering to established checklists and safety protocols.

• Carry out preflight planning, which includes mission briefings, weather assessments, NOTAMs, SPINs, and airspace considerations.

• Assess customer mission requirements and identify operational necessities.

• Gather and analyze flight data; finalize post-mission reports and logs.

• Work collaboratively with team members and clients to strategize and implement UAS missions.

• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of UAS and ground support equipment.

• Liaise with company experts to address issues that exceed field maintenance capabilities.

• Manage inventory of UAS spare parts and components while reporting cycle counts.

• Assist customer missions by delivering full-motion video and payload data while ensuring exceptional customer service.

• Travel globally with company products to support customer missions.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3+ years of experience in operating and/or maintaining UAS platforms.

• Proven knowledge and experience in providing direct support and services to customers in field settings.

• Strong background in customer service along with excellent communication skills.

• Must be open to deployment in remote and sometimes challenging environments for 4-to-6-month periods.

• Willingness to travel up to 70% throughout the year.

• Capable of passing customer-mandated medical, dental, and psychological pre-deployment screenings.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and work in outdoor conditions, including extreme temperatures and varying weather.

• Possess an active secret DoD clearance.

• Experience in maritime deployments.

• Familiarity with Integrator or RQ21 systems.

• Experience in delivering system training and applying instructional skills.

• Current qualifications on ScanEagle or Integrator, including Operator/Maintenance and/or Mission Coordinator certifications.

• Relevant experience with UAS (e.g., training, flight testing, engineering).

• Background in military service or experience working with military clients.

• Top Secret Clearance preferred.

• Basic networking abilities.

• Associate degree in a related field, typically with 3 or more years of pertinent experience or a comparable combination of education, military, and/or work experience.

• Current FAA Class 2 Medical certificate is required as a condition of the job offer.

• Must reside in the continental United States; candidates from Hawaii, U.S. territories, and foreign jurisdictions are excluded.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with variable compensation opportunities.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Health savings accounts.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Life and disability insurance programs.

• Paid and unpaid time off from work.